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Thanks for the tips. I don't claim to be a farmer or a welder but these aren't the first items I have welded, just nothing so thick...

If 7014 is all you've got, you can make it work with proper beveling and multiple passes, but it's not ideal for deep penetration. I'd...

Just do it with what you have, time will tell you how good you really are..... JUst about everything I weld is with 120V 140Amp Hobart...

My mig is only 175amp so that may be a little small in this instance.

I have a 220v hobart mig and I do the majority of my welding with it. I thought stick would be preferred in this instance due to the...

Good grief guys, he's welding hooks on a tractor not repairing a reactor vessel. I would mig it if it were mine but weld it with what...

Thanks. I'm going to buy some 6011. The hooks come pre beveled and I will match it on the arms. Can you please explain why a 3/32 for...

Thanks for the tips and encouragement. I will pick up a 2lb box of 1/8 rod as a filler also, seeing as I will be at the store and it's...

Exactly...How does anyone learn without the actual doing. My little 220v welder can accomplish the task and I've welded 3/8 metal with it.

Either one is perfectly fine for this application. The reason I mostly use 6013, it's because that's what I can easily buy on any...

Thanks. From quick research it looks like 6013 is similar but doesn't have as much penetration as the 7014 I have? So far the front...

Thanks for the rod recommendation. I see 6011 is better for deep penetration in thick metal.

Best way to get experience is doing, but thanks for your concern.

Hi Guys, Just wondering what rod size I should use for welding euro hook ends (cat 1) onto my Kubota l2501 lift arms? I have some 3/32...